Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs La Magnétique

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Rose

Mahogany

3.7376 votes

Rank #25,299 FloralFruity

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41%scent match

Some overlap

La Magnétique

Bourjois

3.8249 votes

Rank #20,194 RoseWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Magnétique
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Rose4/7

La Magnétique3/7

Ratings & consensus: La Magnétique
Community sentiment: Black Rose
Longevity: Black Rose
Sillage & projection: Black Rose
Value for money: Black Rose
Versatility: La Magnétique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Magnétique

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black RoseMahogany

La MagnétiqueBourjois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

3.82/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

Category winnerLa MagnétiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

29%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerBlack RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

rose100%

woody86%

citrus72%

vanilla58%

white floral44%

floral30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PlumViolet LeafBlack CurrantApricotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCarnationJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberWoody NotesTonka BeanMusk

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Woody NotesVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall50

Winter45

Day100

Night29

Category winnerLa MagnétiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,194

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLa MagnétiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose opens with a dark splash of plum and sharp violet leaf. The floral core of rose and carnation soon shifts onto a warm foundation of vanilla and sandalwood. It suits women looking for an easy, casual fragrance with a distinct, sweet presence.

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Bourjois La Magnétique opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange before yielding to a heart of soft rose and jasmine. The base settles into white woods and a light, cozy vanilla. It stays fresh and floral with a subtle fruity sweetness that feels light on skin for warm spring days.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Rose or La Magnétique?

Black Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.73/5 from 76 votes; La Magnétique is rated 3.82/5 from 49 votes. Choose Black Rose for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Magnétique for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or La Magnétique?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 74/100, La Magnétique 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or La Magnétique?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 66/100, La Magnétique 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and La Magnétique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Black Rose or La Magnétique better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Magnétique is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose is the stronger pick. Black Rose suits evening wear; La Magnétique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and La Magnétique?

Black Rose has top notes of Plum, Violet Leaf, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Woody Notes. La Magnétique has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.